Comparing Mr. Olympia Winners Pre-2000
Since Larry Scott won the first ever Mr. Olympia competition, the world of bodybuilding has changed drastically. In this post we breakdown the physique measurements of every Mr. Olympia winner from Larry Scott to Ronnie Coleman (pre-2000).
As you’ll see from the table below, the winners didn’t get bigger with each year. In fact, the first few Mr. Olympia winners were significantly bigger than those who won during the Golden Era. Most notably, Colombu, Zane, and Dickerson brought the average weight down significantly. You’ll also see the massive jump in size from Bannout to Haney, who weighed 55 lbs heavier.
| Name | Years | Height | Weight | Arm Size | Chest Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Scott | 1965-1966 | 5'7" | 205 lbs | 20.5" | 52" |
| Sergio Oliva | 1967-1969 | 5'10" | 240 lbs | 20.5" | 58" |
| Arnold Schwarzenegger | 1970-1975,1980 | 6'2" | 235 lbs | 22" | 57" |
| Franco Columbu | 1976,1981 | 5'5" | 185 lbs | 19" | 50" |
| Frank Zane | 1977-1979 | 5'9" | 185 lbs | 18" | 51" |
| Chris Dickerson | 1982 | 5'6" | 190 lbs | 19" | 50" |
| Samir Bannout | 1983 | 5'8" | 190 lbs | 19" | 50" |
| Lee Haney | 1984-1991 | 5'11" | 245 lbs | 21" | 54" |
| Dorian Yates | 1992-1997 | 5'10" | 265 lbs | 21" | 57" |
| Ronnie Coleman | 1998-1999 | 5'11" | 287 lbs | 22" | 58" |